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Entertainment and Connectivity Paramount to Dining ExperienceDALLAS, Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Technomic, a solution provider in food industry research, developed a whitepaper for AT&T1 outlining, "How Entertainment Technology is Shaping the Restaurant Experience." The whitepaper showcases the value of TV and Wi-Fi connectivity as a part of the restaurant experience for a variety of customers. Technology can streamline operations and drive sales in casual dining, fast casual, quick service restaurants and convenience stores. "Our research shows how important services like DIRECTV and AT&T Wi-Fi are to the restaurant industry. Diners expect access to their favorite TV shows and sports and to connect via Wi-Fi," said Aaron Jourden, managing analyst, Technomic. "We're breaking down the trends and opportunities for restaurants. This information can help them plan for a successful future and drive additional revenue growth." "About a third of DIRECTV business customers are in the public viewing space, which includes casual and fast casual dining. This whitepaper offers insight into how they can keep customers engaged, as well as provide tips and best practices to help restaurants further differentiate their experience," said Doug Eichler, vice president, DIRECTV Commercial Sales, AT&T. "As restaurants continue to compete for customers, our AT&T and DIRECTV services offer the edge they need." Key findings:
DIRECTV is a leading TV service for businesses across the country. Nearly 400,000 hotels, bars, restaurants, and stadiums use the service. We also serve small businesses like barber shops and gyms. AT&T Wi-Fi – Enterprise provides a reliable network for businesses to provide an exceptional, fully connected guest experience. By offering the connectivity expected of restaurants of all kinds, AT&T is helping create value for diners while helping businesses maximize visit potential and loyalty. Separate access to public and private Wi-Fi not only provides a friendly customer environment, but also helps businesses improve their back-office processes through a highly secure network. Click here to read the Technomic whitepaper. To learn more about bringing AT&T entertainment or connectivity into your business visit directv.com/business for DIRECTV options and business.att.com for Wi-Fi options. About AT&T Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att. © 2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. *Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140408/CG99935LOGO
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